Primary Care Drug Therapy (PCDT) Pharmacist - (KZN)

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

multiSEARCH Recruitment is seeking a pharmacist in Durban, South Africa, responsible for patient care, compliance with regulations, and the effective management of pharmacy stock. The role includes conducting consultations, managing treatments, and ensuring adherence to health standards.

The ideal candidate will maintain competence in primary care, provide professional development, and engage in community health initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity for impactful healthcare delivery in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with a valid practice license.
• Competence in primary care drug therapy.
• Mentoring skills for interns and pharmacy assistants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and assessments for patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage pharmacy stock and medicines.

Job description

Patient Care and Clinical Services

• Conduct consultations and assessments for patients presenting with minor ailments within the pharmacist’s scope of practice.
• Prescribe, dispense, and manage treatment according to Primary Care Drug Therapy protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide counselling on medicine use, adherence, lifestyle modifications, and health promotion.

Compliance and Regulatory Duties

• Ensure compliance with SAPC GPP standards, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and the Medicines Act 101 of 1965.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality in line with POPIA regulations.
• Comply with reporting requirements for adverse drug reactions, pharmacovigilance, and controlled medicines.
• Support internal audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.

Medicines Management and Stock Control

• Ensure the safe and effective management of all pharmacy stock, including scheduled and thermolabile medicines.
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and apply Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory principles.
• Quarantine expired, damaged, or returned medicines in compliance with GPP standards.

Health Promotion and Community Engagement

• Conduct patient education on preventive health, rational medicine use, and vaccination campaigns.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, mobile clinics, and public health programs.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention advice as part of integrated primary care services.

Professional Development and Training

• Maintain competence in primary care drug therapy through ongoing professional development.
• Mentor and support interns, pharmacy assistants, or students where applicable.
• Keep updated with changes in legislation, clinical guidelines, and GPP standards.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Identify and report dispensing errors, stock discrepancies, and operational risks.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures and occupational safety protocols.